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AC04 FSP

2004 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,648 mi
Last recorded61,648 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen Xsara74,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FSP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 61,648 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 55,612 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 53,613 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 53,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2022 51,277 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 51,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 49,504 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 49,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,065 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has large screw in tread

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 46,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 46,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,756 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspect rear brake pads are getting low

parking brake weak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,801 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,836 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 35,160 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 35,160 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,947 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,510 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 27,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,312 miles

offside front and rear tyre treads cracking. rear indicators losing colour

Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,830 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,449 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wall perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,561 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,860 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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AC04 FSP is a 2004 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 74,411 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC04 FSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC04 FSP registered?

AC04 FSP is a 2004 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2004.

Is AC04 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC04 FSP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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